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August, 2011 Archive

MvFNation Casting Call Winner!

August 30, 2011, 1:51 PM  |  Comments (1,435)  |  Permalink

Announcing the winner of the Man v Food Nation Casting Call: John L. from Albany, NY! Check out his winning video here, and look for his episode in 2012.

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His challenge? The Graveyard Burger: weighing in at over 5 ½ lbs – 1 lb. of beef, 8 oz. of beef brisket, 4 pieces of cheese, 8 oz. of coleslaw, 2 fried eggs and BBQ sauce, 8 oz. of macaroni and cheese, jalepeno bottle caps and onion tanglers!

Posted By: Findlay Parke

Faces of Food: The Many Expressions of Adam Richman – (Part 2)

August 25, 2011, 5:06 PM  |  Comments (28)  |  Permalink

Adam Richman? Food aficionado and challenge master has provided us with a collection of great faces in the last season. These were immortalized in Part 1 in the Faces of Food series. Today we continue with a narrative titled…

ADAM RICHMAN & FOOD: A TALE OF LOVE AND HATE

“Really, food? This is too much. This is nuts”

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Posted By: Findlay Parke

Big Tacos on Main Street: Route 66

August 23, 2011, 2:49 PM  |  Comments (22)  |  Permalink

What stops a US Navy Second Class officer in his tracks? How about 23 delicious puffy tacos covered in an assortment of toppings.

This wednesday we feature a roadtrip like no other, stopping for custard at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a venture to California’s Idle Spurs Steakhouse, and the grand finisher puffy taco challenge at Elote Cafe & Catering. It’s going to be MvFNation like you’ve never seen it before.

Make sure to get on board and strap in for a new episode this upcoming Wednesday at 9 E/P, Travel Channel.

Stay Tasty!

Posted By: Findlay Parke

Get in on the Man v Food Nation Action on Foursquare!

August 10, 2011, 11:37 AM  |  Comments (132)  |  Permalink

Nation, we know you’re hungry to take on some of America’s best food challenges yourself. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Man v Food Nation is now on Foursquare! Follow Travel Channel on Foursquare and you’ll find a wealth of restaurant recommendations and food tips from restaurants that Adam has visited on the show. Visit those restaurants and you could unlock our Man v Food Nation Badge!

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Get in on the food action at http://foursquare.com/travelchannel

Posted By: Nisha Chittal

Providence: Home of the Hot Dog

August 9, 2011, 3:37 PM  |  Comments (152)  |  Permalink

45 minutes, 15 fully loaded weiner dogs. Think you can do it?

This weeks episode takes us to idyllic Rhode Island where man meets hot dog. In a face off as old as time, Adam Richman coaches a rugby player to take on… THE HOT WEINER CHALLENGE. Watch humanity go head to head with food.

It’s MvFNation on Travel Channel, Wednesday at 9PM. Tune in, stay tasty!

Posted By: Findlay Parke

Faces of Food: The Many Expressions of Adam Richman

August 4, 2011, 4:50 PM  |  Comments (97)  |  Permalink

To immortalize the very expressive Adam Richman, we’ve collected 5 snapshots of him from this season. Each tells a different story, each picture a thousand words! Check it out Nation!

The ‘SWEET BABY JEBUS, YOU’RE A HERO GOOD SIR’

The ‘I EAT YOUR HAMBURGER…NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT’

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Posted By: Findlay Parke

The Unforgiven Challenge (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

August 2, 2011, 3:56 PM  |  Comments (43)  |  Permalink

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A plate sits on a table at the Red Rock Saloon. The room is eerily quiet. The only sound is the crackling heat of ghost chili peppers. Before us, standing a foot tall, lies a food tower of the midwest. A juggernaut of Wisconsin.

it’s… THE UNFORGIVEN CHALLENGE!

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Posted By: Findlay Parke